Ohio Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/06/2026 04:56

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 7:56AM EDT until July 6 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 6, 2026 - 4:56am
Expires: 
July 6, 2026 - 11:00am
Description: 
FFWCLE The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Lucas County in northwestern Ohio... Ottawa County in northwestern Ohio... * Until 200 PM EDT Monday. * At 756 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Toledo, Oregon, Northwood, Harbor View, Reno Beach, Williston and Bono.
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description: 
Lucas, OH; Ottawa, OH
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cleveland OH